Museum Archives - Toronto City Guide

St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA

robynposner — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 17:20:03 +0000

The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood in Old Town Toronto continues to be a place where old and new coexist, where heritage buildings stand alongside modern condominiums and businesses. It is a place to eat whether at one of the many fine dining restaurants or relaxing with a pint at a friendly pub or exploring the 208 year old St. Lawrence Market to enjoy a wide array of international gourmet treats or stock up on fresh, locally grown produce. Lovers of the arts flock to see world class live performances of theatre, dance and music on Front Street and shop for unique fine home decor and design in the King East Design District. Free events include Movies and Music in St. James Park, the spectacular food festival The Feast of St. Lawrence, a Shakespeare play in Bard in Berczy, lunchtime music at Berczy Beats and historical re-enactors and artisans showcasing the history of the area. It’s all part of what makes Old Town Toronto a popular destination for residents, businesses and visitors.

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Hockey Hall of Fame

jschwartz — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 20:25:08 +0000

Experience the game that defines Canada! Spread across 65,000 square feet, the Hockey Hall of Fame has something for everyone: simulation games, theatres, hockey’s greatest artifacts, and best of all, hands-on access to the Stanley Cup.

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Bata Shoe Museum

rosmarie — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:14:19 +0000

For Every Shoe There’s a Story. Discover Thousands at the Bata Shoe Museum

For over 20 years, the Bata Shoe Museum has been a cultural treasure in the heart of Toronto, bringing exciting and ground breaking exhibitions to visitors. Celebrating style and function of footwear in four impressive galleries, over 1000 artefacts (of the over 13,000 in the collection!) are on view at any given moment. Artefacts on display range from Chinese bound shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamourous platforms. Over 4,500 years of history and a collection of 20th-century celebrity shoes are reflected in the semi-permanent exhibition, All About Shoes. Three additional galleries feature changing exhibitions so there’s always something new to see with each visit. Family friendly activities, hands on demonstrations and a unique gift shop complete this enjoyable and unexpected experience!

For more information, or to view current exhibitions, please visit www.batashoemuseum.ca.

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Art Gallery of Ontario

alyssa_fearon — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:21:55 +0000

From renowned Indigenous, Canadian and European art to cutting-edge contemporary work and an expansive collection of prints, drawings and photography, the AGO is one of Canada’s most celebrated art museums.

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Royal Ontario Museum

cnichols — Sun, 07 May 2017 02:21:55 +0000

Connect with the wonders of our world at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Canada’s largest museum of art, culture, and nature takes you on an epic journey from 4.5 billion years ago to today.

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Casa Loma

stacey — Tue, 02 May 2017 18:34:34 +0000

Completed in 1914, it took 300 men nearly three years to complete the almost 200,000 square foot castle at a cost of $3,500,000 (at the time). Situated on 5 acres, Casa Loma was once the largest private residence in Canada. Sir Henry Pellatt with his wife Lady Mary enjoyed Casa Loma for less than ten years before financial misfortune forced him to abandon his home. The 98 room castle, designed by architect EJ Lennox, features secret passageways, elaborately decorated rooms with authentic period furnishings and breathtaking views of the Toronto skyline from its towers.

Today, Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues. Each year over 650,000 visitors tour Casa Loma and the estate gardens. A perfect backdrop for special occasions, Casa Loma also plays host to over 350 private events annually. The unique architecture has also made it a highly desirable location for film, television and photo shoots.

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Bloor-Yorkville

marketing — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:52:35 +0000

This tony neighbourhood is ideal for shopping, dining, art collecting and celebrity watching. Recognized internationally as one of the top ten shopping destinations, Bloor-Yorkville’s Bloor Street is lined with international luxury labels such as Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Gucci, Cartier, Burberry, Prada, Dolce & Gabanna; as well as Canadian retail icons Holt Renfrew and Harry Rosen.

Stoll down our quaint laneways and discover more than 700 Yorkville boutiques, exclusive restaurants, salons & spas and world class art galleries.

Be sure to experience our plush hotels which include: Park Hyatt Toronto, Four Seasons Toronto, Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville, The Hazelton Hotel and Windsor Arms Hotel.

The area is home to incredible cultural destinations, such as the world renowned Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), The Royal Conservatory and the Gardiner Museum, which is the only ceramic museum of its kind.

Stop by our five Shopping Centres: Manulife Centre, Holt Renfrew Centre, Hudson’s Bay Centre, The Colonnade and Yorkville Village

The area is home to some of Toronto’s most popular events including: Bloor-Yorkville Icefest, Yorkville Exotic Car Show, TD Toronto Jazz Festival, B&O Yorkville Run, Beautylicious, Bloor Street Entertains, Toronto Santa Speedo Run and Holiday Magic.

The area is also a significant hub for Hot Docs – Canadian International Documentary Festival.

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Textile Museum of Canada

TCGAdmin — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:36:05 +0000

With a collection of 13,000 artifacts, archaeological to contemporary, the Textile Museum of Canada celebrates global cultural heritage through a broad range of collection based exhibitions as well as contemporary shows featuring Canadian and international artists.

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Gardiner Museum

TCGAdmin — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:29:53 +0000

The Gardiner Museum is Canada’s only museum specializing in ceramic art, with an acclaimed collection of Mesoamerican, Asian, European, and Contemporary ceramics. The Museum also features award-winning architecture, a cafe by Chef Jamie Kennedy and “one of Toronto’s top five shops” (Globe and Mail).

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